Mungler Posted September 4, 2008 Report Share Posted September 4, 2008 So, I brake for a young lady to cross a zebra crossing, she crosses and just as she crosses past the front of my stationary car.... screech bang. Numpty boy behind rear ends me - he lost patience with a car in front of him that was turning right and badly positioned thereby blocking his progress, so he bumps onto the pavement and accelerates (undertaking the car turning right) but didn't appreciate that I was stationary at the zebra crossing. My car got pushed accross the crossing - could have been messy had the girly crossing the road not got a wiggle on. Anyways, my car (P reg Daihatsu Sportrak) got a whack to the rear nearside quarter: 1. metal bumper damage - it folded up so that the rear don't won't open (not too bad as a whack of the hammer will get that down and the door open) - fortunately the large protruding metal bumper absorbed the impact, 2. light cluster gone 3. rear quarter got a small fold in it 4. exhaust bent and creased Otherwise the car's fine - it's all superficial. The ****** is that it's gonna get written off. I coughed £1325 for it less than 6 months ago and it was a low mileage 1 lady owner with full service history car and as such is worth more than £1325 to me. Major pain in the backside getting it all sorted now. Also I can feel my neck and shoulders stiffening by the second. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dustyfox Posted September 4, 2008 Report Share Posted September 4, 2008 I hope he had protection on him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harnser Posted September 4, 2008 Report Share Posted September 4, 2008 Mungler , If the insurance company wants to write it off ,ask them how much they want for the salvage . Buy it back and have it repaird . harnser . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markbivvy Posted September 4, 2008 Report Share Posted September 4, 2008 hope he had protection on him does this mean driving in a condom. sure the neck will get worse A. the best of luck with it mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mungler Posted September 4, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 4, 2008 Mungler , If the insurance company wants to write it off ,ask them how much they want for the salvage . Buy it back and have it repaird . harnser . . I reckon that's a good idea. I can get a tosh repair for bangers and mash and it will be more than fine for my purposes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedro Posted September 4, 2008 Report Share Posted September 4, 2008 Buy it back off the insurance company, I wish I'd bought the Blade back when they wrote it off - would've cost buttons to buy it and hardly anything to get back on the road. My neck would be getting worse by the minute too P. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HIGH OCATANE HITMAN Posted September 4, 2008 Report Share Posted September 4, 2008 I went into the back of a mercedes about 6 months ago in my P306 lol she had a few scratches that t-cut could sort, but i bent my radiator, my fan was smashed, bonnet crumpled, both front lamp units smashed with bulbs and slam panel slightly bent cost me £300 (3rd party fire + theft) my excuse it that it was wet and i had 3 ppl in the car (she was stoped at a redlight) she also tryed blamin me for goin into the car infront but it was auto and she took her foot off the brake bcuz me n my mates saw it stationary after we hit her then hop forward, but we all do it once right? what was the lad drivin? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosd Posted September 4, 2008 Report Share Posted September 4, 2008 Sorry to hear your bad news! If you need some advice on what you might be able to do to either avoid the insurance company writing the car off, or getting the car back on the road if it is written off, feel free to pm me where I can give you my number and we can have a chat. I have plenty of experience in dealing with insurance companies and cars through previous job roles. I'd be more than happy to pass on some tips if you need any. If it's a good car there is no reason to lose it through value of repair; There are ways around it. Regards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeyjaimz Posted September 4, 2008 Report Share Posted September 4, 2008 Sorry to hear about your misfortune mung, I had a guy in a new mazda drive into the back of me at the entrance of a roundabout - he ended up with my fronteras tow bar through his radiator and my spare wheel creasing his bonnet I left him by the side of the road and carried on my way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazza Posted September 4, 2008 Report Share Posted September 4, 2008 I hope he had protection on him I don't think Mungler was in the mood, one rear ending was enough Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SA1Gunner Posted September 4, 2008 Report Share Posted September 4, 2008 Apart from the whiplash, glad to see you are ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imperfection Posted September 4, 2008 Report Share Posted September 4, 2008 (edited) For your whiplash-i'd start taking iburofen and paracetemol immedietely cos tommorrow morning you're gonna feel a lot worse.The iburofen will help reduce the inflamation in your neck/back and get the strongest you can get. Sorry your car got shunted,but i do agree about buying it back off the insurers. Edited September 4, 2008 by Imperfection Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edward Posted September 4, 2008 Report Share Posted September 4, 2008 Bad luck mate my aunts brand new 58 golf was shunted from behind by a car load of chavs who drove away Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topgunners Posted September 4, 2008 Report Share Posted September 4, 2008 Hi Mungler. I have just FINALLY got my offer of compensation ; after some jerko smashed into the back of my jeep whilst I was stopped at traffic lights . 3 1/2 *****Y years ago this happened. No denial of liability by the other driver. paid out in 4 weeks for my jeep and I purchased the jeep back from the insurance company at salvage price and then sold it on e-bay for DOUBLE what I paid for it. Put your claim in for whiplash and RECORD everything with connecton to your injury. Phone calls, letters, doctor's visits, medication and types and strenghts of pain levels. Dates; times , EVERYTHING. Dave K Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harv Posted September 4, 2008 Report Share Posted September 4, 2008 looks like a new S&B is on order due to the neck stiffening(probably due to rubbernecking the young lady over the crossing) . you need a good solicitor on the case mung do you know any? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tosspot Posted September 5, 2008 Report Share Posted September 5, 2008 Mungs' book of excuses No103 page 14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted September 5, 2008 Report Share Posted September 5, 2008 I love all the suggestions of commiting Insurance fraud on here from people who if it was done to them would moan like *******. As said these things happen and as long as he is insured either push for more money than you bought the jeep for as a settlement and look for something else (depends if it runs well and you're happy with it or not) or as said if they will let you buy it back and pocket the difference and take a hammer to it as long as you're happy with a beaten up shooting truck. Ok course if the neck is stiff then do see your GP and look into a claim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piebob Posted September 5, 2008 Report Share Posted September 5, 2008 I can't see any - he said he has a sore neck. Those that have experience of this are saying that it'll get worse over the next day or so. Where do you the see the suggestions of commiting fraud? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maiden22 Posted September 5, 2008 Report Share Posted September 5, 2008 (edited) . Edited July 3, 2009 by Maiden22 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishman307 Posted September 5, 2008 Report Share Posted September 5, 2008 If you do want salvage back, Make sure you know what catagory vehicle is going to be registerd in, Some can not be put back on road, Will the little scroat who ran in to you not pay for cheapish repair??? He may have excess and no claims exeeding this fig, Worth asking, Leave insurance out if poss ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roadkill Posted September 5, 2008 Report Share Posted September 5, 2008 where theres blaim theres a claim . Did you say you were waking up with cold sweats and the dreams wont stop sorry to hear about the car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lurcherboy Posted September 5, 2008 Report Share Posted September 5, 2008 So, I brake for a young lady to cross a zebra crossing, she crosses and just as she crosses past the front of my stationary car.... screech bang. Numpty boy behind rear ends me - he lost patience with a car in front of him that was turning right and badly positioned thereby blocking his progress, so he bumps onto the pavement and accelerates (undertaking the car turning right) but didn't appreciate that I was stationary at the zebra crossing. My car got pushed accross the crossing - could have been messy had the girly crossing the road not got a wiggle on. Anyways, my car (P reg Daihatsu Sportrak) got a whack to the rear nearside quarter: 1. metal bumper damage - it folded up so that the rear don't won't open (not too bad as a whack of the hammer will get that down and the door open) - fortunately the large protruding metal bumper absorbed the impact, 2. light cluster gone 3. rear quarter got a small fold in it 4. exhaust bent and creased Otherwise the car's fine - it's all superficial. The ****** is that it's gonna get written off. I coughed £1325 for it less than 6 months ago and it was a low mileage 1 lady owner with full service history car and as such is worth more than £1325 to me. Major pain in the backside getting it all sorted now. Also I can feel my neck and shoulders stiffening by the second. Insist on buying it back stating your affection for the vehicle and contact one of those ambulance chasing outfits regarding the pain you are so clearly suffering from IMHO. LB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Country_est Posted September 5, 2008 Report Share Posted September 5, 2008 One thing to watch out for with the buy back option is when you take it for a repair quote, DON'T leave it there. Cos to buy it back you will have to pay storage charges to get it back. Happened to me on a Siearra 4x4 a long time ago. Trev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil Elvis Posted September 6, 2008 Report Share Posted September 6, 2008 Did you get an address? do you want the kant sorted good? I hope that you have mentioned the kerb mounting and dangerous driving to mr Bill? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
death from below Posted September 6, 2008 Report Share Posted September 6, 2008 You need the assistance of a solicitor.....'cause the world needs more solicitors Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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